Iced ube latte: the perfect back-to-school recipe

Back-to-school doesn't mean saying goodbye to summer. With an iced ube latte, you stretch those warm days out into a tall purple glass, creamy and refreshing, ready in five minutes. Here's our lump-free, 100% natural recipe.

Why an iced ube latte for back-to-school?

Because it ticks every box right now: refreshing while it's still warm, comforting as the routine kicks back in, and naturally caffeine-free, so perfect even late in the day. Its spectacular purple comes only from ube, never from a dye. And it's one of the easiest drinks to nail at home.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of Kinampay ube powder
• 2 tablespoons of hot water (to dissolve)
• 200 ml of milk of your choice (oat and coconut are perfect)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons of maple syrup or sugar (optional)
• A generous handful of ice cubes

The recipe, step by step

1. In a glass or bowl, add the ube powder and hot water. Mix well into a smooth paste: this is the secret to a lump-free drink.
2. Add your syrup or sugar if you like it sweeter, and stir again.
3. Fill a tall glass with ice, then pour the cold milk over it.
4. Pour the ube mixture over the milk, admire the purple gradient, then stir before enjoying.

3 variations to try

• Coconut treat: swap the milk for coconut milk for an even creamier version.
• Intense purple: add half a spoon more powder for a deeper colour and taste.
• Ube tonic: an ube base, sparkling water and a dash of lime for an ultra-fresh drink.

Want to go further?

Once you've mastered the iced version, you can do it all with the same powder: hot latte, overnight oats, cheesecake or homemade ice cream. Our recipe library is bursting with ideas, and our ube guide answers every question.